Kristen Snair, CPhT, MSJ
Certified Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Legal Compliance
EverNorth
Glendale, AZ
Certification
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Number of Years at Organization
24 Years
Why did you become a pharmacy technician?
I was 16 years old, and it looked like an interesting job. I love learning and this career provides so many opportunities to learn. I have become passionate about advocating for the practice of pharmacy.
How long have you been practicing?
Twenty-six years.
What are you most proud of in your professional career?
Being a board member on the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy. We have advocated for streamlining rules, balancing safety with innovation, moving the practice of pharmacy forward, and above all protecting the people in Arizona.
What is your most memorable experience as a pharmacy technician?
The first time I was able to take part in stakeholder meetings, help to write a rule, and speak at the Governor’s Regulatory Rule Council for pharmacy technician technology-assisted verification. Technology-assisted verification allows technicians to use technology to do final product verification. This was my first time seeing a rule through the entire process.
Why did you become certified?
Certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) represents the gold standard in pharmacy technician certification. I love opportunities to learn and stay up to date in the pharmacy field.
What career advice do you have for others interested in becoming a Pharmacy Technician?
Don’t become complacent. Look for ways to improve your environment, your work processes, yourself.